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Seanad: Penal Reform: Motion (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: A lengthy term in office.

Seanad: Penal Reform: Motion (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: I very much welcome the opportunity to be here for this debate. I am glad that Senator van Turnhout said I had a calming effect on this Chamber. I hope that will remain the case after I complete my speech. After the two amendments we had to earlier debate on legislation, perhaps it will be a case of third time lucky. On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances...

Seanad: Penal Reform: Motion (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: Senator Mullins asked about the misuse and abuse of alcohol. The Minister has recently committed that a review of alcohol and drug prevention and treatment services for offenders be undertaken as quickly as possible. I wholeheartedly support Senator Mooney's point about the community nature of policing. I had the honour of being the first chairman of a joint policing committee on a pilot...

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: Well done - not one mention of the role of the republican movement in moving sex offenders south.

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: There was not one word about it in his entire contribution, and Deputy Mac Lochlainn talks about obfuscation. That is absolutely disgraceful.

Suspension of Member (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: Sinn Féin is making up its own rules, its own laws, its own courts and its own version of democracy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: I am very pleased to be here today. I apologise for the fact that due to diary constraints we were not able to schedule a meeting prior to the October General Affairs Council, GAC. However, I will provide the committee now with a brief update on discussions at that meeting and at the September General Affairs Council. I will start with the October GAC. The focus of our attention last...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: As always, there was a broad range of questions. I will start with the issue of TTIP, which was the subject of the Chairman's second question and referenced by Senator Reilly. I attended the informal TTIP negotiations in Rome on behalf of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, last month. Also there was Mr. Michael Froman, the United States trade representative,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: That would probably be more suited to the next meeting because the Department of the Taoiseach is currently collating our approach through the institutions. The friends of the Presidency group is conducted at official level and is compiling the various suggestions from other member states and obviously we have a dialogue ourselves. One position we are strong on is that we feel existing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: I recall as a member of the committee we all agreed at the time - I assume it still does - that it is vital to give an enhanced role to the Oireachtas through this committee and through the relationships with the institutions.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: The Deputy may wish to note that the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) is an Office under the aegis of my Department. However, the Office is statutorily independent in the discharge of its functions. There is currently thirty staff serving in the ODPC in Full Time Equivalent (FTE) terms. My Department also has responsibility for data protection legislation and policy...

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: You cut everything.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Management Council Meetings (9 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: Did the members of that Cabinet discuss the fact that the economy was spiralling out of control and that jobs were being lost?

Topical Issue Debate: Passport Controls (9 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. The Passports Act 2008 requires that before issuing a passport to a child, the passport service should be satisfied that each person who is a guardian of the child consents to the issue of a passport to that child. Section 7 of the passport application form addresses this issue by requiring all guardians to confirm their consent in...

Topical Issue Debate: Passport Controls (9 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: As already stated, no one would in any way suggest that civil engineers are not capable of fulfilling this very important function. I also indicated earlier that there is a need to have a generic or broad list of individuals from groups throughout the world who are clearly identifiable. It is not really intended that the list can never change. However, such a change is not envisaged at...

Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (9 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak this evening and recognise the motion as a positive contribution to a discussion here in the Dáil. The terms of the motion are carefully worded, and there is a great deal in it that reflects consistent Irish Government policies, under different parties, and that will command support across the House. This is supported by the initial comments from the...

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: There are more people at work.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: That is the point of encouraging the private sector. The Deputy is all over the place.

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (17 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: I also join with other Deputies here in extending my sympathies and condemning the horrendous acts yesterday in Pakistan which resulted in so many deaths. While I attended yesterday's meeting of the General Affairs Council which prepares the European Council agenda, events were unfolding. I have no doubt that they will be discussed by the Taoiseach and others at the European Council...

Terrorist Attack in Paris: Statements (14 Jan 2015)

Dara Murphy: I join the Taoiseach, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and other speakers in conveying my sympathies to the people of France. The horrific attacks on Paris last week touched everybody deeply in Ireland, across Europe and throughout the world. It was a trauma for the French people, Europeans collectively and everybody who values democracy and freedom. I take this opportunity,...